How much does a civil engineer make in Massachusetts?
$106,700a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Massachusetts. That is $51.31 an hour or $8,894 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.31
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,280Median: $106,700Highest 10%: $165,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,280 | $37.63 | |
| 25th | $84,570 | $40.66 | |
| Median | $106,700 | $51.31 | |
| 75th | $134,800 | $64.81 | |
| 90th | $165,600 | $79.61 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $107,700 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $103,400 |
| Worcester, MA | $101,800 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $100,800 |
| Springfield, MA | $99,790 |
| Providence, RI | $99,310 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $96,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 1. California | $122,500 |
| 2. Alaska | $114,700 |
| 3. Washington | $110,000 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $106,700 |
| 5. Louisiana | $105,400 |
| 6. Oregon | $105,300 |
| 7. New Jersey | $104,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $51.31 ($106,700 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $106,700 against $100,800 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for civil engineer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays civil engineers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $107,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.